I see so many issues that are coming up related to the election that not all of them are associated with Family. However, when we are in an election season, which of the candidates share your views of family? Family Policy is all about the family values that we share as a country. Part of the problem with the US is that we all come from so many different cultures sharing so few of the same family values that we have a difficult time translating those values into effective public policy.
How would you determine which policies are about family? Does the recent issue of the killing in Libya connect with Family Policy?
More to come...hint: Karen Bogenschneider
I was looking at the NPR website this morning and came across a clip talking about Romney on 60 minutes and his comments on Medicaid. Basically the clip states that Medicaid may be more state funded than federal. Romney stated it would save an immense amount of money for the federal budget. I feel that family policy is being a little left out here, it will make less families eligible and uncovered. I am afraid this is going to have a huge impact on each state and what taxes may be faced. After working in an Emergency Floor at a hospital, it is astounding to see how many people in a rural area are covered by Medicaid. If the states are left with more responsibility to cover the poor and eligible families for Medicaid, will this hurt other families incomes that are going to most likely get taxed to create more money for the Medicaid fund. I am assuming that a fund will have to be built in each state and that the we may get taxed. Where else will the money come from if it is not from the people? As for the Libya killing, I am not extremely knowledgeable about the UN, but it seems that we need the UN to help regulate peace amongst the nations. I feel that Stevens getting killed will affect some amount of safety to our country. Which will affect our families. Its hard to know how to react when an ambassador is killed, but the UN and US Embassy seems to represent peacemaking and international alliances. It seems that the ambassador had made many alliances with the Libya people and Libya had supported the UN with the help of Stevens. I feel that the killing is related to Family Policy. For example the Libya people may have a setback in forming support from alliances because of the actions the killers have portrayed. The Libya families will be faced with problems that will affect their families and creation of civilization and peace.
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks every time I hear about another attack in the Middle East. I know we've been talking about American Family Policy in this class, but I totally agree with you, Miranda, that we should also think about the families of other countries. The constant fighting, fear, and bloodshed around the children in the Middle East can't be good for their health or development. When my family was in Israel last year, we visited a kibbutz and saw the bomb shelter built into the daycare's playground. I suppose the children may become so accustomed to the situation that fear may not be such a big issue, but stress and the hormonal and developmental changes associated with it would still be causing problems as I would understand it.
DeleteI would have said that Romney would be the one to share my views about family, but according to his plans for Medicaid well..... Medicaid is thought of as a poverty program that provides medical coverage to poor families. In reality though, Medicaid is the program that provides long-term care to the elderly and disabled. These two population groups account for 31 percent of the program's $400 billion annual federal and state spending according to the article I read. This policy is directly related to family. Medicaid is not only important to poor children and families, but also for the nation's middle class whose elderly and disabled loved ones rely on it for long-term care. The way I read what has been written, it seems that the plans that Romney has for the Medicaid program will eventually basically obliterate the program.
ReplyDeleteAs for the recent issue of the killing in Libya connecting with Family Policy, how could it not. After watching the videos (President Obama and Hilary Clinton and the video of the bombing site)this bombing and the killing of four Americans including Ambassador Stevens, the military person, and the two people who they couldn't release names yet because they still had to notify their families seriously affects families and family policy. Miranda and Rachel also mentioned in their posts about how they believed families of other countries will be affected as well as the US.
I forgot to post the web page of the article I read. http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/romneys-lean-mean-medicaid-plans-for-nursing-home-residents/1252778
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to which candidate shares my own personal family values I would like to say Romney identifies the closest to my personal views. I like that Romney supports education,he feels that we need better teachers rather than the quantity of teachers, although we need to have a sufficient amount of teachers exhibit quality in their teaching skills. Romney supports a strong military defense that allows protection for our nation, which keeps our families safe, however,we all understand that freedom has a high price. I am not sure how I feel about the medicaid/medicare policies Romney has on bringing health care coverage going back to the states rather than the federal government, just like anything in life there are pros and cons to both sides, I would like to know more information to fully assess this particular topic. I like that Romney is in support of the big oil and plans to regulate more permits that will also increase jobs, the oil industry affects many families throughout our country. It seems that Romney is also supportive of middle class families. Although he plans on reducing taxes, which also effects families, I am not sure if I agree on all of his ideas to reduce the deficit but I do like that he is actively considering how much spending he has and looking for ways to reduce the overall cost. However, I do need to continue to follow the debates and gain more knowledge on family policies from both candidates.
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